A martial arts tournament in Abuja encountered schedule issues. Japanese Ambassador Shigeki Nogae served as host for the event in Nigeria. It was disrupted after 483 athletes failed to receive visas. On another front, Union Karate-Do took home 16 total medals at the European championships. They celebrated the big win.
Immigration officers detained Markus Perez. The former UFC fighter was held in ICE custody for over a month in the United States. Meanwhile, Team Malta picked 35 athletes across 14 athletic events for the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy. The upcoming competition start August 21.